For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,445 students in 27517, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27517, NC are Ephesus Elementary School, North Chatham Elementary School and Rashkis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27517 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27517, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27517, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
North Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Rashkis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Meadowmont Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27517, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27517, NC include Ephesus Elementary School, North Chatham Elementary School and Rashkis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27517?
3 public preschools are located in 27517.
What is the racial composition of students in 27517?
27517 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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